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Q: Hello Peter,
Fairfax has been on a roll lately. The fundamentals are good from PE and ROE, but the technical now are over bought (RSI). Any reason why the stock continues upward? I do not see any news other than Fairfax india IPO and potential Blackberry takeover (as Fairfax owns 10% of the company). Any comments. Also, to de-risk my portfolio, if I am to put more money in Fairfax, is it better to add to FFH or use those proceeds to invest in FIH (Fairfax india ) once the IPO stables (as you had indicated in prior replies about potential of fee covering of 8% from brokers etc from IPO). I have seen your replies on Knight Therapeutics that is a sector and management bet. When it comes to companies like these, does one simply go on technical charts to buy and sell as there is not much in terms of fundamentals to base the buying decision (what price to pick it up at). Also, BioSyent has been referenced as the next potential Paladin Labs. If so, can you see a potential of Knight buying BioSyent? Thanks again and appreciate the detailed replies you provide.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on January 28, 2015
Q: Hi guys,

I would like to start dipping my toe in any of these names, the only thing that is stopping me is that I am worried about valuation. I need some exposure to consumer staples/discretionary and healthcare however, I would not like to buy at high multiples if possible.

I would like to know if I should wait for a little pullback OR buy now and if there is a pullback add to a position. Could you comment on the future prospects on them if you can, it will help my decision.
Feel free to suggest any other names that might be a better substitute.
Thanks, keep up the great work, it truly helps alot !!!!
Read Answer Asked by Marie on January 28, 2015
Q: According to this news, Intertain Group is in the process of selling off a significant portion of their assets for 1B. If their market cap is >500M and this goes through would this not cause their per share price to spike 100% or am I dreaming in a haze of confusion?

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1477923/the-intertain-group-in-negotiations-to-potentially-acquire-assets
Read Answer Asked by Mark on January 27, 2015
Q: My college age Son had over a double in DHX (his only equity), with my advice he sold half, bought into Surge at $5.53. His account balance is now back to where he started. He's not happy with his advisor at the moment - hero to zero you could say. Should he hold Surge or take the loss, if the latter, any suggestions for a youngsters TSFA?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on January 26, 2015
Q: Hello Peter &Co.:
I want to increase the tech sector of my Canadian stock portfolio. Right now it is at around 11%. I own just 2 stocks, CSU and DH. What is your next best pick for a solid tech company? A mix of stability and growth is what I'm after, nothing too risky. Thanks for the fantastic service. cheers
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on January 23, 2015
Q: I noticed that Knight Therapeutics (GUD) is lending Synergy Strips Corp $6M. As part of this deal, Knight will receive 15% interest on the loan, and get a 10-year warrant to purchase 3.5 million shares of Synergy at $0.34 a share. Synergy shares are currently trading at $0.425

My potentially easy question is: what does Synergy get out of this besides the loan? Do they get any corporate knowledge from Knight? 15% interest and a 10 year warrant to buy shares at a (potentially significant) discount seems like a really bad deal for Synergy, and a fantastic deal for Knight. What am I missing here? Couldn't Synergy just go to a bank for a loan?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on January 23, 2015
Q: Hi Everyone!! If you had to pick one..just one.. growth stock that you think is an excellent investment for 2015...which would it be. Cheers, Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on January 23, 2015
Q: Please can you give me any info. on his co. Thanks Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on January 22, 2015
Q: In early Dec you advised waiting to see what the new year brought for this stock. Seven weeks later it is down over 4% today alone, barely above its 52-week low with an RSI is 12 on low volume. Is this a good entry point for 2+ year hold or would you suggest continuing to wait. I would only purchase 1/2 position or less to start and $6.45 is tempting.
Read Answer Asked by David on January 21, 2015
Q: Peter, any idea what causes the sell-off? Is the company impacted negatively by low oil? It's very oversold now. Good time to buy? Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Iskandar on January 21, 2015
Q: DRT has just been recommended on BNN.
Could I have your opinion now. It is a year since your last
comment.
Read Answer Asked by claudette on January 21, 2015
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